A look at strike capabilities worldwide, and how a bomb would affect single cities and people. Nine countries could kill many people on a moment’s notice by launching missiles carrying nuclear warheads. A 10th, Iran, may be weaponizing uranium. The U.S., Russia and China can bomb virtually any country with long-range ballistic missiles and, along with France and the U.K., could do the same... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

"Back" being the operative word... picked by mrnelson 3 years ago

The moral of the story: Mother First. picked by ReBoot 2 years ago

William Gurstelle: You can get a taste of this human dynamo by picking up his new DVD, Barrage Garage, which is full of explosively fun projects. Here's an excerpt that shows how to make a smoke bomb.
(Kids...Don't try this at home!) picked by Bornbad 12 months ago

A parting gift from the Westboro Baptist Church loons, perhaps? picked by tigertony 1 year ago

update to this story picked by MeMe 2 years ago

Coalition forces discovered a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device disguised as a Red Crescent food relief truck in southeastern Mosul Feb. 15.

The truck was labeled with hospital markings but contained eight 55-gallon drums with more than 5,000 pounds of unknown bulk explosives. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

"They admit to being Christian and being brought up Christian, but they believe there should be one denomination and one church, not multiple denominations," Havens said. picked by muppet 2 years ago

The consequenses could be dramatic, with heavy fall-out over Northern Europe, and for Norway the impact could be greater than that of the Chernobyl melt-down in 1986, says Bellona's Aleksandr Nikitin. picked by suebe 2 years ago

Irish Army and Police mounted a security operation to dispose of a home-made explosive device found near the village of Forkhill, set to be detonated remotely from within the Irish Republic. picked by pocksucket 3 months ago

It didn't have a return address and the mailing label was handwritten. It also had stains on the outside, which could have indicated that the item inside had leaked, said Washington State Patrol Sgt. Ted DeHart. picked by kxmk 3 years ago

Evidence points to a teenager making bomb threats. Warrants are issued. Surprisingly they did not take mom's assurances that her son is innocent. He is arrested and charged so he is placed in jail awaiting his day in court. Mom says Patriot Act stripped son of due process? picked by 2manyusernames 7 months ago

Oh well, then. If Homeland Security says so, then you can take it to the bank. By the way, you want some 50 yard line tickets to the Bears game, cheap? picked by tomphoolry 3 years ago

Completley surreal music video that was banned from MTV.

The director’s words “I didn’t see the video as particularly political, pro war, or anti war. It’s actually a representation of where we are all at right now. War infects all our lives; recently it feels that this has increasingly become ‘our way of life’” picked by jemtman 3 years ago

Something about the guy's mugshot makes me think he's been playing with explosives for a while. picked by DaftGretel 2 years ago

The Tybee bomb in 2manyusernames post was just one of many instances of "misplaced" or "mishandled" nuclear weapons. We're lucky to still be here. picked by tigertony 2 years ago

Nasa scientists are preparing to launch a space mission from Cape Canaveral carrying a missile that will fire a hole deep in the surface of the moon. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago

New Mexico Tech students' bomb-shaped entry won second place in a national competition to see which ceramic coffee mug would best survive a two-story fall. picked by gnikgnok 3 years ago

Residents in a Monroe neighborhood were shaken overnight after a firefighter found a pipe bomb dangling on his doorstep. picked by muppet 2 years ago

US Marine brings bomb making materials and handgun aboard flight, gets through security. Doesn't get caught until plane lands, way to go TSA. picked by scantron27 7 months ago